enhetlig

Enhetlig is an adjective used in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian to describe something that is uniform, homogeneous, or cohesive. It conveys that elements share a common standard or appearance and function in a coordinated way across parts, channels, or over time. The word is built from enhet, meaning unity or oneness, plus the suffix -lig, which marks the quality of something being characteristic of.

Common uses include design, branding, language, education and public administration, where a single standard or look is intended. Examples include enhetlig färgval or enhetlig färgpalett, enhetlig grafisk profil, enhetlig språkbruk, and enhetlig undervisning. The term suggests conformity to a shared standard rather than exact sameness, but it often signals that elements are aligned in style, format and function.

Usage notes: enhetlig is often contrasted with terms like varierande or heterogen, and is closely related to concepts such as homogenitet and konsekvent. While enhetlig highlights coherence and consistency across elements, konsekvent emphasizes steadiness over time.

See also: enhet, enhetlighet, homogenitet, konsekvent.